In its fourth season under head coach William "Butch" Cowell,[d] the team compiled a 7–2 record, while outscoring their opponents by a total of 113 to 29.

[5] The September 27 game was marred by the death of Connecticut center Gardner Dow, who was knocked unconscious while making a tackle; he died later that evening in Durham.

The November 15 contest against Maine ended in controversy, as New Hampshire attempted a trick play in the final minute of the game, potentially scoring and taking a 9–7 lead.

[17] The referee was indecisive, and the head coaches of both teams agreed that a ruling on the play should be made by the "central board of officials".

[18] On November 18, officials ruled that the play had to be treated as a punt and not a free kick,[18] deeming the outcome a touchback, and declaring Maine the winner.